“Woke” refers to being conscious and actively engaged with significant societal realities and concerns, particularly those related to racial and social justice. People with political leanings towards the left-wing, i.e., a “Liberal,” are considered to be more woke. According to the Pew Research Center, we’ve ranked the states according to the percentage of people who claim to be Liberal in their political opinions.
This article is designed to present factual information emphasized by the data, focusing on objectivity rather than expressing subjective opinions.
We included Washington, D.C., in these rankings because it’s a very important part of the woke culture. Next, you will find the state rankings from least to most WOKE!
1. Alabama
The state of Alabama comes in first, considered the most conservative state, with 12% of the people being liberals, which is the lowest in the entire country. With many people saying they’re conservatives (50%), it has more traditional views. 29% are moderates, and 8% don’t know yet. The survey was conducted with 511 participants in total.
2. Louisiana
In Louisiana, the survey findings unveiled a predominant distribution of perspectives, with 50% leaning towards conservatism, 30% adopting a moderate stance, and 14% aligning with different viewpoints. Additionally, 6% of the 465 participants expressed uncertainty by selecting “Don’t know.”
3. Arkansas
With 14% of people here being liberals in a 311-participant survey, the state has more conservative beliefs. People responded with 42% conservatism, 38% moderates, and 6% undecided.
4. South Dakota
In South Dakota, the survey results revealed a pronounced distribution of perspectives, with 47% leaning towards conservatism, 32% adopting a moderate stance, and 15% aligning with different viewpoints. Additionally, 5% of the 305 participants expressed uncertainty by selecting “Don’t know.”
5. South Carolina
South Carolina, one of the least woke states in the US, is coming in fifth. With only 15% liberals here based on a 495-participant survey, it shows a more conservative population of 43%. Additionally, 43% say they’re moderates, while 6% remain undecided.
6. West Virginia
West Virginia’s survey showcased a distinctive distribution of views, with 47% gravitating towards conservatism, 30% embracing moderation, and 16% aligning with different viewpoints. Notably, 6% of the 309 participants indicated uncertainty by marking “Don’t know.”
7. Wyoming
The survey in Wyoming depicted a varied mix of perspectives, with 41% leaning towards conservatism, 33% adopting a moderate stance, and 17% aligning with liberal viewpoints. Additionally, 9% of the 316 participants expressed uncertainty by selecting “Don’t know.”
8. Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 19% of the people claiming to be liberals, which ranks them pretty low when it comes to being woke. 41% of people say they’re conservatives, 19% say they’re moderates, and 4% don’t know. The total number of participants from this state was 600.
9. Virginia
With 882 respondents, Virginia also has 19% of the people leaning towards liberalism, making them lower on this list. Conservatives amount to 39%, and 37% say they’re moderate. Additionally, 5% still don’t know their stance on politics.
10. Tennessee
In Tennessee, the survey highlighted a distinct distribution of political preferences, with 46% gravitating towards conservatism, 27% embracing moderation, and 19% aligning with liberal viewpoints. Notably, 8% of the 661 participants expressed uncertainty by marking “Don’t know.”
11. Oklahoma
The survey in Oklahoma revealed a mix of ideological perspectives, with 38% leaning towards conservatism, 37% adopting a moderate stance, and 19% aligning with liberal viewpoints. Additionally, 6% of the 391 participants indicated uncertainty by selecting “Don’t know.”
12. Mississippi
With 1% less than Utah, Mississippi has 19% liberals in a 309-participant survey, highlighting the lack of woke people here. Conservatives make up 45%, moderates amount to 30%, and 6% remain undecided.
13. Utah
In 12th place, Utah has a liberal percentage of only 20%, showcasing that they are one of the least worked states. With 45% of people being conservative and 31% being moderate, the survey was conducted with 315 participants. Only 4% here don’t know their political leanings.
14. Indiana
In Indiana, the survey disclosed diverse ideological preferences: 41% leaned conservative, 31% embraced moderation, and 20% aligned with liberal views. Additionally, 8% of the 654 participants chose “Don’t know,” reflecting the state’s nuanced landscape of ideological diversity.
15. Georgia
The survey revealed a distinctive distribution of ideological preferences in Georgia, with 42% gravitating towards conservatism, 32% embracing moderation, and 20% aligning with liberal viewpoints. Notably, 6% of the survey’s 968 participants expressed uncertainty, marking “Don’t know.”
16. Texas
The Texan survey depicted a varied ideological landscape, with 39% leaning towards conservative perspectives, 32% adopting a moderate stance, and 21% aligning with liberal viewpoints. Additionally, 7% of the extensive participant pool 2,535 indicated uncertainty by selecting “Don’t know.”
17. Ohio
With many survey participants, 1,132, Ohio ranks seventeenth when it comes to people being conservative. However, they also have 40% conservatives and 32% people with moderate views. A small percentage of 7% did not know which side to select, so they were undecided.
18. Nebraska
In Nebraska, the survey results showcased a notable divergence in ideological preferences, with 41% gravitating towards conservatism, 29% embracing moderation, and 21% aligning with liberal viewpoints. Notably, 9% of participants indicated uncertainty, choosing “Don’t know.” These findings are based on a survey encompassing 312 individuals.
19. Montana
The survey in Montana revealed a distinctive distribution of ideological inclinations, with 44% leaning towards conservative views, 31% adopting a moderate stance, and 21% aligning with liberal perspectives. Moreover, 5% of respondents were uncertain, selecting the “Don’t know.” These insights were drawn from a survey involving 312 participants.
20. Missouri
With a total of 642 participants, 21% of them are considered woke or liberals, while 39% of them lean conservative and 21% of them are moderates. A small amount of 8% don’t know their political side.
21. Idaho
In Idaho, the survey revealed a distinctive political breakdown, with 42% identifying as conservatives, 32% as moderates, and 21% as liberals. Additionally, 5% of respondents expressed uncertainty with “Don’t know.” These insights are drawn from a survey with a sample size of 320 participants.
22. Hawaii
Hawaii’s political landscape is diverse, with 30% identifying as conservatives, 42% as moderates, and 21% as liberals. Moreover, 6% of respondents marked “Don’t know.” These findings are derived from a survey involving 312 participants.
23. North Dakota
In North Dakota, political affiliations displayed a distinctive breakdown, with 45% identifying as conservatives, 30% as moderates, and 22% as liberals. Additionally, 3% of respondents indicated uncertainty with “Don’t know.” These insights are based on a survey with a sample size of 338 participants, offering a glimpse into the state’s political landscape.
24. Pennsylvania
With a whopping 1,366 participants from Pennsylvania, 23% are liberals, so the state ties with the previous six states. Additionally, 36% of them are conservative, which is less than North Carolina, and 34% of them are moderate. 8% of them don’t know their political leaning.
25. North Carolina
In North Carolina, the survey revealed a distinct pattern of political leanings, with 40% identifying as conservatives, 32% as moderates, and 23% as liberals. Additionally, 5% of respondents selected “Don’t know.” These insights are drawn from a robust survey sample of 1,022 participants.
26. New Mexico
The state of New Mexico ranks twenty-sixth when it comes to wokeness, with 23% of people here being liberals, 34% people being conservative, and 23% people being moderate, a mix of traditional and liberal. 7% of them don’t know which side they’re on. The total number of people who participated amounted to 312.
27. Kentucky
In Kentucky, the survey highlighted a notable distribution of political affiliations, with 42% identifying as conservatives, 29% as moderates, and 23% as liberals. Additionally, 6% of respondents chose “Don’t know.” These insights are based on a survey with a sample size of 439 participants, providing a snapshot of the political landscape within the state.
28. Iowa
With a sizeable liberal population of 23%, according to a survey of 330 participants, Iowa ties with Arizona. It also has 41% conservatives and 31% moderates. Lastly, 6% of the people said they didn’t know which side they leaned on more.
29. Arizona
The state of Arizona has 23% liberals or woke people. Additionally, it has 39% conservatives, 31% people saying they’re moderate, and a minority of 7% saying they simply don’t know. The total number of participants from this state amounts to 653.
30. Alaska
In Alaska, the survey revealed a distinct breakdown of political leanings, with 34% identifying as conservatives, 37% as moderates, and 23% as liberals. Additionally, 6% of respondents expressed uncertainty with “Don’t know.” These findings are derived from a survey involving 310 participants.
31. Nevada
With 24% of participants saying they’re liberals, Nevada is one of the states with more woke people, though still less than the amount of conservatives. Additionally, participants responded with 33% as conservatives and 37% as moderates. Moreover, 5% of respondents selected “Don’t know.” These insights are based on a survey with a sample size of 314 participants.
32. Michigan
Michigan ranks thirty-first, with 35% as conservatives, 33% as moderates, and 24% as liberals. Additionally, 8% of respondents marked “Don’t know.” These insights are drawn from a robust survey sample of 982 participants.
33. Florida
In Florida, the survey exposed a diverse range of political affiliations, with 37% identifying as conservatives, 31% as moderates, and 24% as liberals. Additionally, 8% of respondents selected “Don’t know.” These insights are derived from a substantial survey sample of 2,020 participants. This makes it the nineteenth most woke state due to its percentage of liberals.
34. Delaware
In Delaware, the survey findings revealed a distinctive breakdown of political leanings. Notably, 26% identified as conservatives, 40% as moderates, and 25% as liberals. Furthermore, 9% of participants indicated uncertainty with “Don’t know.” These insights are based on a survey involving 301 participants.
35. Connecticut
In Connecticut, political affiliations demonstrated diversity, with 33% identifying as conservatives, 36% as moderates, and 25% as liberals. Additionally, 6% of respondents expressed uncertainty with “Don’t know.” This data originates from a survey with a sample size of 377 participants.
36. Minnesota
The state of Minnesota comes in thirty-sixth, with 27% of the people saying they’re liberals, tied with Kansas. Additionally, 35% of conservatives, 32% of moderates, and 7% of people simply don’t know. The total number of participants was 563.
37. Kansas
In Kansas, the survey revealed a distinctive distribution of political affiliations, with 39% identifying as conservatives, 31% as moderates, and 27% as liberals. Additionally, 3% of respondents selected “Don’t know.” These insights are drawn from a survey with a sample size of 307 participants, providing a glimpse into the political diversity within the state.
38. Illinois
Many people participated in the survey conducted in Illinois, making the results more accurate. Of 1,326 participants, 27% were awake, 32% were on the other end of the spectrum being conservative, and 35% were in the middle with moderate. About 6% did not know which side they leaned towards more.
39. New Jersey
With 886 participants, New Jersey comes in thirteenth, with 28% of the population being woke or liberals. While 29% leaned towards conservative lifestyles, and 37% of people said they were moderates. Only 7% of people check the “Don’t know” box.
40. New Hampshire
Turning to New Hampshire, the survey findings revealed a balanced distribution of political affiliations. Of 303 people, 28% said they were liberals, while 34% identified as conservatives and 34% as moderates. A minority, 4% of respondents, expressed uncertainty by selecting “Don’t know.”
41. Colorado
In Colorado, a diverse array of political perspectives emerged from the survey results, with 28% as liberals being one of the wokest states. Additionally, 33% identified as conservatives and 34% as moderates. Lastly, 5% of respondents indicated uncertainty or a lack of precise political alignment with the option “Don’t know.” These insights are derived from a robust sample size of 504 participants.
42. Maryland
Regarding people being woke, Maryland has 29% liberal leanings, tying with California. Additionally, people responded with 26% conservative, 36% moderate, and 9% with “Don’t know.” These insights are based on a survey with a sample size of 644 participants.
43. California
In California, political affiliations were distributed as follows: 31% conservative, 34% moderate, 29% liberal, and 6% responded as “Don’t know.” The survey included a substantial sample size of 3,697 participants. This shows the progressive mindset of the state, though the conservatives are in the lead.
44. Washington
Liberals in Washington constituted 30%, moderates 33%, and conservatives 30%, reflecting a diverse political landscape. Additionally, 7% responded with “Don’t know” among 714 participants, providing valuable insights into the state’s political dynamics.
45. Rhode Island
Approximately 26% identified with conservative viewpoints, 35% aligned with a moderate stance, and 30% embraced more liberal perspectives indicative of heightened social awareness, making this the seventh most woke state. Notably, 8% of participants responded with “Don’t know”. These findings are drawn from a survey encompassing 305 participants.
46. Oregon
In sixth place is Oregon, where 30% are conservative, 34% moderate, 30% liberal, and 6% respond as “Don’t know” among 419 survey participants.
47. Maine
Meanwhile, in Maine, the breakdown was 34% conservative, 33% moderate, 30% liberal, and 3% responding as “Don’t know” among 303 participants.
48. New York
In New York, political leanings were reported as 29% conservative, 34% moderate, 31% liberal, and 6% responded as “Don’t know,” with a substantial sample size of 1,966 participants.
49. Vermont
In one of the most woke states in the US, Vermont, political affiliations were distributed as follows: 30% conservative, 32% moderate, 35% liberal, and 3% responded as “Don’t know.” The survey encompassed 306 participants.
50. Massachusetts
The survey findings revealed a diverse range of political leanings in Massachusetts. 36% identified as liberal, indicating strong support for progressive policies. Additionally, 23% of respondents identified as conservative.
Moderates constituted the largest group at 35%, emphasizing a significant portion adopting a balanced approach. A notable 6% responded with “Don’t know.” The insights are based on a survey with a sample size of 704 participants.
51. District of Columbia
Political affiliations in the District of Columbia varied, with 15% identifying as conservative, 39% as moderate, and 36% as liberal. Additionally, 10% responded with “Don’t know.” The data is based on a survey with a sample size of 303 participants. This state has the highest percentage of woke people.
